LGBTI

Marin Pavlescu, 19, left his mandatory military service as he denounced that he was harassed because of his homosexuality, sparking a debate about the army and LGBT rights in Moldova. © Marin Pavlescu

Moldova: A Soldier’s Coming Out Sparks Debate

The case of 18-year-old gay recruit who refused to finish his mandatory military service due to harassment has set off a wider discussion about LGBT rights.

7 Feb 22

Protestors gathered in front of Parliament on July 11 to condemn the death of Lekso Lashkarava after he was injured during the violent events of July 5 at the hands of far right groups. © Anastasia Mgaloblishvili

Georgia: Further Protests After Journalist Dies

Media workers demand immediate action over “green light for violence”.

21 Jul 21

An angry mob injured more than 50 journalists during the planned Tbilisi Pride march. © Davit Mdzinarishvili/IWPR

Tblisi Pride Organisers Accuse Government of Incitement

Rally cancelled after scenes of mob violence by counter-protestors.

8 Jul 21

Frontline worker Gabriela Romanova, a transgender woman finds her happiness helping people with COVID-19. © Courtesy of G. Romanova

Georgia: Trailblazing for Trans Rights

“The pandemic also gave me a chance for a future.”

12 Mar 21

Javid Nabiyev, founder of Nafas rights NGO. © J. Nabiyev

Azerbaijan: Trans People Hit Hard by Lockdown

Covid-19 crisis puts further pressure on community already facing deep-rooted prejudice.

7 Jul 20

Seeing Cuban Media Through a Gender Lens

New IWPR manual aims to debunk prejudices and inspire fresh approaches.

27 Mar 20

Uzbekistan's flag at NYC gay parade. (Photo: RFE/RL/Fergana.ru)

Uzbekistan: LGBT Rights Neglected

State oppression is combined with indifference from local human rights groups.

17 Feb 20

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